Teaching Focused Academic

Work in a high performing and motivated teaching team
- Deliver high quality material to our undergraduate and postgraduate students
- The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.

**About Us**:
At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our _Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. _One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

**About the Role**:
The overall purpose of the Teaching Focused Academic position will be to provide academic oversight to clinical placements within the Masters of Physiotherapy. In addition, the incumbent will make significant contributions to the teaching effort in the physiotherapy discipline, particularly in the area of clinical education, and contribute to the College of Sport, Health and Engineering through academic relevant administrative and research activities.

The Teaching Focused Academic will support clinical educators and students during placement and convene clinical placement units within the Physiotherapy program. The Teaching Focused Academic will also be required to teach into the undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University.

**This is a part-time continuing position at the classification of Teaching Focused Academic Level B working 29.4 (.8 FTE) hours per week, The full-time equivalent salary range is $109,392 per annum to $129,902 per annum plus 17% superannuation.**

**For a copy of the position description please click here**:Teaching Focused Academic Physiotherapy**

**About You**:

- Hold full current physiotherapy registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, or recognised physiotherapy qualifications to gain such registration
- Energetic, innovative, progressive and collaborative in your approach
- Excellent communicator, engaging effectively with colleagues across the University
- Ability to contribute to the strength of Physiotherapy within the University, with expertise in clinical education
- Work closely with placement providers to support teaching and clinical education activities

**How to Apply**:
Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

- A cover letter
- Your curriculum vitae/resume
- Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position descriptionEvidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

**Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.**

**Applications close on Monday 26 May 2025 at 5:00 pm (AEST)**

**What We Offer**:
VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

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